- Helical piers are a large steel shaft (usually 5-10ft long) with rounded helices, designed to drill into the earth, a to provide a new foundation or repair an existing one.
- Piers come in a variety of sizes, usually square or round shaft, with any number of helices. Size and formation of the piers are dependent on the weight and type of structure, or load they are intended to support.
- Helical piers are an ideal foundation solution in any area with unstable or weak soil conditions.
- Ideal for mountainous terrain or unlevel building sites.
- Repairing damaged or cracked foundations. Cracks in foundations or drywall are usually indicative of damage caused by week or settling soils.
- An excellent choice for temporary buildings, piers can easily be removed after use.
- Piers can be installed in areas with poor drainage and surface flooding
- Minimal equipment allows access to confined or remote areas
- Minimal surface disruption; ideal for rehabilitation projects
- Immediately load bearing after installation
- Minimal or no excavation leaves no spoils
- Installation not dependent on weather
- Pre-engineered with a torque to capacity relationship
- Quick installation
- Easily Modified
- Helical piers are driven into the ground by an excavator or skid steer. A rotating drive motor screws the pier into the ground until the desired torque is achieved.
- Depth of the helical pier is determined by soil conditions and load capacity.
- A variety of caps are available for helical piles, each specialized for the type of structure it is required to support.
- For foundation repair, a specialized bracket is attached to footing or foundation of the building. This allows for stabilization or lifting of the foundation.
